Maintenance Planner, Instrumentation and Electrical

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Plains is looking to fill the position of Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance Planner for our Empress facilities located approximately 100 km north of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Working with our Instrumentation & Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Construction and Operations personnel, you will report to the Team Lead, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling with responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective planning of short- and long-term maintenance activities associated with operations, asset integrity, capital, and major maintenance / turnaround projects.

Permanent residency within 120 km of the Plains Empress facilities is a condition of employment and preference will be given to local candidates.

Plains provides a competitive wage and top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents. New employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed work plans and complete procurement as assigned or required for corrective and preventative maintenance, turnarounds, and asset integrity projects in accordance with the scope of work, company policies and procedures, OEM recommendations, and industry best practices as well as manpower, equipment, and outside service requirements.
• Follow existing work execution management process (WEMP) processes.
• Remain aware of advances in field and look for ways to add value to the business.
• Ensure all maintenance activities and materials are captured and reported in Maximo.
• Maintain an accurate and prioritized log of maintenance activities.
• Take initiative for own development and improvement and persistently try to improve individual performance.
• Coordinate with Instrumentation & Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Construction and Operations to assemble work packages and assist in preparation for scheduling work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of different perspectives and a willingness to share knowledge and ideas and provide a helping hand as needed.
• Assist with the monitoring and tracking of maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs) and work with stakeholders to act when KPIs are outside of target ranges.
• Focus on producing results, taking ownership of mistakes or limitation of experience.
• Ensure continuous improvement through the management and development of the job plan library.
• Assist with building good working / customer relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Assure master data management through applicable processes such as Management of Change (MOC).
• Cover for schedulers and supervisors and execute emergency response procedures as required.

Qualifications:

• Certified Interprovincial Instrumentation and Control Technician and / or Industrial Electrician
• 10+ years’ experience performing preventative maintenance, calibrations, and predictive maintenance in an industrial facility setting
• 5+ years’ experience in a planning role
• Knowledge of Maximo or relevant computerized maintenance management system with a background in reliability centered maintenance considered an asset
• Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Goal oriented self-starter with excellent time management and communication skills
• Able to lead by example and positively influence a variety of individuals in a busy field environment
• Shutdown / turnaround experience an asset
• Capable of productive and positive interpersonal interactions in all circumstances
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing